In 2025, Finland recorded 22,082 marriages, a rise of 662 from 2024. Opposite‑sex couples accounted for 21,588 marriages, while same‑sex couples married 494 times. The year also saw 11,795 divorces, down 74 from the previous year, including 11,654 opposite‑sex and 141 same‑sex separations. The average age at first marriage was 32.6 for women and 34.4 for men. The most popular month for weddings, July, was the most popular, with 3,506 couples tying the knot, and the most common wedding date was 2 May, when 517 couples married. Among recorded weddings, 59 % were civil ceremonies and 41 % were religious. The data reflects a continued trend of steady marriage and divorce rates, with age at first marriage slightly declining compared to 2024.
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